Hp/torque????????

**migueelw** · 11-20-2008, 08:23 AM

Got a question for all you Guru's.

How much horspower / torque would it take to run 9 sec 1/4 miles in a car with no weight reductions? 3.73 gears

**Midnight02** · 11-20-2008, 08:32 AM

Just to give you a general rule to work with, it will typically take 650 - 700 rwhp to take a 3500 lb car down the quarter in 9.99. A 9.00 would require substantially more (200 rwhp).

That being said, there are a TON of factors involved including -- transmission, gearing, traction, track conditions, etc. Do you have any more info about the car, setup, your goals -- we might be able to give you a little more specific advice.

**migueelw** · 11-20-2008, 08:54 AM

My car is an A4 procharged with 3.73 gears, 2300 stall, stock suspension, stock block, Kooks headers/hooker cat-backs and stock heads with small cam making 600rwhp.

All of the 1/8 to 1/4 mile conversion charts I've looked at says in order to run 9.98 in the 1/4 the car needs to run 6.40's in the 1/8.

**migueelw** · 11-22-2008, 07:02 AM

No responses???????????????

I thought someone might hae an idea.

**Spikito** · 11-22-2008, 02:52 PM

id have to agree with midnight, ive seen a car laying down 650rwhp i believe in the mid 10's and break into the 9's with nitrous, but i dont know how much or anything else about the car.

**SS02** · 11-22-2008, 03:00 PM

800 or more I think....

Not a pro, but chimming in!

Peace Out!

PS: go 4 the torque....

**migueelw** · 11-23-2008, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by SS 2002 533HP

800 or more I think....

Not a pro, but chimming in!

Peace Out!

PS: go 4 the torque....

WOW, I guess my dreams of running in the 9's are a bust.

**side2000** · 11-23-2008, 07:22 PM

ive seen as little as five hundred some horse cars run 10's, and as much as six hundred some horse cars run elevens. . . .i think hp in the 600's can break the 9's w/ all the other "stuff" bein' right. i run 11's and i'm nowhere near 600's.